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Korea: Dialogue is the culture of the human family
Margaret Karram and Jesús Morán, President and Co-President of the Focolare Movement, have just concluded the Korean step of their first official trip to Asia and Oceania, which will follow with visits to Japan, Fiji Islands, Australia and Indonesia, until 25 May. Here is a brief update on what happened in Korea.
Burundi: Jean Paul – always being sure of God’s love
Jean Paul is a young man from Burundi who, in 2015, at a time of frequent internal conflict in the country, was ambushed and suffered life-threatening injuries. His experience tells of pain transformed by faith, and by loving support from many people around the world. His story became a firm foundation on which to bear witness to God’s love.
DIALOP: dialogue between Christians and the European Left Party – in search of real change
Da quasi dieci anni si è avviato un progetto di dialogo tra socialisti/marxisti e cristiani europei che porta il nome di DIALOP. Abbiamo incontrato alcuni dei protagonisti di questo dialogo pochi giorni fa, in visita al Centro Internazionale dei Focolari a Rocca di Papa (Italia)
The Rule of True Brotherhood
On the occasion of the Day dedicated to good deeds, we share the message of peace and hope contained in the “Golden Rule”, launched by Chiara Lubich to the many young people gathered at the Colosseum (Rome) on the occasion of the Supercongress of Boys for Unity, 26 May 2002.
Living the Gospel: “Set you mind on things that are above, not on things that are on earth” (Colossians 3:2)
For a Christian, the Resurrection really happened. It was an encounter that changed every human perspective; it is the event that reminds us that our home is in heaven and it is there that our life must aim, giving witness to the values that Jesus brought to earth.
Focolare Movement and abuse, a firm commitment to the safeguarding of the person
Joachim Schwind, a focolare and member of the General Council at the Focolare International Centre was interviewed by Adriana Masotti of Vatican News
Lidia Fonda Dordolin
Date of Death: 11/04/2023 Branch of belonging: volunteer Nation: Italy
The fruit of redemption
Jesus is risen. Happy Easter! Beginning with the Gospel account, Igino Giordani reveals to us the fraternal dimension of the resurrection.
“Come, Lord Jesus”
In the heart of Holy Week, we publish this thought of Chiara Lubich taken from a conference call on Holy Thursday 1989.
Towards a safeguarding culture encompassing the whole person
The Focolare Movement has now published the first report on cases of abuse of children and vulnerable adults; and on spiritual abuse and abuse of authority that has occurred in the Focolare Movement, with reference to reparation measures, new investigative procedures, and training in safeguarding.
Continental Assembly in Africa: The Vitality of a Synodal Church
In union with the universal Church, the Church in Africa celebrated the Continental Synodal Assembly in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 1st-6th March 2023. Here are some impressions from those who participated in this very important moment for the family of the People of God.
Argentina: Domus – a network of reciprocity
The Domus Project was set up to help some Argentinean families who wanted to see their right to own their own home fulfilled. This dream came true thanks to the participatory self-building housing project, launched in the town of Lincoln (Argentina) in 2019. People of all ages joined forces and, with the help of professionals, were trained in the art of construction, generating reciprocity, citizenship and fraternal community.
Thought of the day
Take care of the needy
Take care of the needy